MORNING CONVERSATIONS

City precincts and neighbourhood dreams. What does a 21st century community look like? What are its conversations and how do its occupants co-exist? Join Proximity artists and locals of Cathedral Square as they explore land, sovereignty, traditional ownership, queer space and access in an inner-city location layered with civic responsibilities and complex [her]stories.

The techno-logic of texting, live broadcasting and the gamification of audience interactions are some intriguing ways artists, film makers and disability specialists are tackling technology in their practice. Bring your smart devices along to join in a conversation on the potential of media in all its forms in performance practice. Gaze into the black mirror and consider the future of technology as an unwitting third party in intimate performance.

Not sure what to expect with Proximity performances? We turn the typical artist talk on its head and place it confidently into the hands of our audiences. This audience tour invites you to walk around Cathedral Square with nine proximity participants who share their accounts of this year’s program, followed by Q&A between the artist and audience.